Dorian Dennis
Biography
About Dorian Dennis
Dorian Dennis was an American performer who moved through several worlds of adult entertainment, from burlesque to exotic dance. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from New York University before her dancing career took off. In the early 1950s, she began modeling for men's magazines and worked with the controversial fetish photographer Irving Klaw.
Dorian started stripping in 1953 and quickly rose to become one of the top 15 exotic dancers in the country. Her career spanned nearly two decades, during which she performed in burlesque and exotic dance. She retired in 1969. She was 5'5" with black hair and brown eyes. Dorian died of cancer on December 8, 1970, at age 46. Her work remains part of the history of mid-century American burlesque and modeling.
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Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Tuesday 8th of December 1970 (age 46)
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Measurements
- 38.98–24.8–36.61 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.68
- Bra/Cup Size
- 40DD show conversions - UK: 40DD, EU: 90E, AU: 18DD, JP: 90E
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
What was Dorian Dennis's educational background?
She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from New York University before beginning her burlesque career.
How did her career in adult entertainment progress?
She started modeling for men's magazines in the early 1950s, then began stripping in 1953 and eventually became one of the top 15 exotic dancers in the country.
Who was the photographer she worked with?
She worked with Irving Klaw, a photographer known for controversial fetish work.
When did she retire from dancing, and when did she pass away?
She retired from stripping and burlesque in 1969, and died of cancer on December 8, 1970, at age 46.
Did you know
- Dorian Dennis held a Bachelor of Science degree from New York University, which she earned before her burlesque days.
- She was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 1, 1924, and died at age 46 on December 8, 1970.
- Her measurements were 38.98-24.8-36.61, with a bra cup size of 40DD, and her breasts were natural.
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